US Bridges

Howe RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 15 T 50 N R 28 W · Structure no. 37077

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howe RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howe RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHowe RD
CrossesLit Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 15 T 50 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates39.13014, -93.94018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic91 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howe RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howe RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Howe RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Howe RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Howe RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.